Unit 1 Personal Relationships1. Preparation (Period 1& 2)Background InformationAll of us are involved in personal relationships. Some of these are related to family, some with fellow students or workers, and others of a variety of types. Most of these are happy, positive relationships, but not all of them. To have a positive relationship a person must invest time and interest in the other persons with whom he is associated. We all understand that our feelings and interest in other persons depend somewhat on what we have in common. Good relationships are usually valued because people who have good relationships are happier and more fun to be with.1.1 What kinds of relationship are you involved everyday?Can you complete the pairs of words about personal relationships?parent —host —husband —boyfriend —teacher —clerk —doctor —driver —employer —buyer —writer —performer —lawyer —director —policeman —interviewer —Eg: twins, family, couple, cousin, sisters, colleagues, leaders and audiencesisters and brothers, lovers, friends, neighbors, colleagues, schoolmates, fellow workers,…Are they important for your daily life or study? Why? List one example and explain it.1.2 Of all the relationships, which one do you think is easier to be established at the beginning of your college life? Why?A StoryListen to a short story and complete the following sentences:1. The story took place at the time of ______________________________________.2. The relationship between the woman and the little boy is _________.3. The woman led the little boy into the store because ______________________________.4. The woman bought the boy______________________________.5. ―Are you God…‖ here means ____________.原文:They came back outside into the street and the woman said to the child, ―Now you can go home and have a very happy holiday.‖ The little boy looked up at her and asked, ―Are you God, Ma’am?‖ She smiled down at him and replied, ―No, son, I’m just one of his children.‖ The little boy then said, ―I knew you had to be a relative of God.‖Welcome to Our Group!Introducing Yourself to Your Group Members Locationprovince 省 city 市county 县town 镇village 村in the suburbs of 在…的郊区high/middle school 中学key high school 重点中学high school attached to附属中学Personalityfrank 坦率的honest 诚实的outgoing 外向的shy 胆怯的introverted 内向的enthusiastic 热情的Hobbiesstamp-collecting 集邮 sports 运动reading 阅读watching TV 看电视 drawing 绘画photography 摄影 calligraphy 书法traveling 旅游shopping 购物surfing the net 网上冲浪playing cards 打牌fishing 钓鱼like 喜欢be keen on 喜爱prefer 比较喜欢favorite 最爱dislike 不喜欢Discussion in Pairs1. What is your viewpoint of the interpersonal relationships nowadays?2. If you were the woman, what would you do? Try to explain it.3. In our life, some people are open while some others are reserved. Which type do you prefer? Why?Listen to a passage and answer questions:acquaintance 熟人intimate 亲密的harmonious 和谐的t olerate 容忍Questions :1. According to the passage, what is the word ―friend‖?It covers a wide range of meanings as a classmate, a nodding acquaintance, a coworker, etc. 2. Why does everyone need friendship?We need help from, and also give help to, others.3. Why do modern people attach more importance to friendship?As life is full of difficulties and conflict, we need friends to support and help us and give us warnings against danger.原文We Need FriendsThe word, ―friend‖, covers a wide range of meanings. It can be a nodding acquaintance, a classmate, a partner, a playmate, or an intimate colleague. Everyone needs friendship. No one can sail the ocean of life single-handed. We need help from, and also give help to, others. In modern times, people attach more importance to relationships and connections. As life is full of difficulties and conflict, we need friends to support and help us. Our friends give us warnings against danger. Our friends offer us advice with regard to how to deal with various situations.Proverbs and SayingsA friend in need is a friend indeed.A friend is best found in adversity.患难见真情。
A hedge between keeps friendship green.君子之交淡如水。
A near friend is better than a far-dwelling kinsman.远亲不如近邻。
In China1. 有难同当，有福共享。
People can not only share bitterness, hardship but also happiness with their friends.2 . 一个篱笆三个桩，一个好汉三个帮。
As one fence needs three stakes, a good guy needs three fellows.3.在家靠父母，出门靠朋友。
It is your parents that you can rely on at home, but it is your friends that you can count on when out in the society.4. 为朋友两肋插刀People can take any risks, even risk of their lives to help their friends in trouble.5. 君子之交淡如水，小人之交甘如醴。